Bernard Wiles

1932 - 2025

Bernard L. Wiles, 93, Littlestown, PA passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born March 6, 1932 in Frederick, MD the son of the late Charles Isaac and Gladys Beachly Wiles, Sr. Bernard was predeceased by his wife of 48 years Louise Ropp Wiles and a companion of 23 years, Alice Boyer.

Bernard was a 1951 graduate of Frederick High School where he was part of the tract and soccer teams. He was a lifelong dairy farmer in the Frederick County and Adams County areas. He started out with the Capital Milk Association and later with the Maryland - Virginia Milk Association. He was a former member of Mount Joy Lutheran Church. Mr. Wiles was a member of the National Young Farmer's Education Association, the PA Grange, the Frederick Moose, Frederick Eagles and the Isaac Walton Preservation League of Clarksburg, MD. He enjoyed watching basketball and baseball.

Mr. Wiles is survived by six children; Dianna Shorb, Brenda Braucher and her husband Daniel, Beth Wiles and her fiance Wayne, Bernard Wiles, Jr. and his wife Elizabeth, Graham Wiles and his wife Tracy and Jody Wiles and his wife Laura, 12 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren and a sister, Charlotte Wiles Tyeryar. He was predeceased by two brothers; Charles I. Wiles, Jr., Earl Wiles and a sister, Joyce Cramer.

A Graveside funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick MD at 1:00 PM. There will be a viewing at Monahan Funeral Home in Gettysburg, PA on Monday, June 2, 2025 from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Mt. Joy Lutheran Church, 2615 Taneytown Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325. Online obituary and condolences available at monahanfuneralhome.com. Bernard Wiles